Illinois HB3440 amends mental health services for youth and young adults, including universal screenings in schools and enhanced support programs.
HB3440 introduces significant changes to mental health services in Illinois, focusing on youth and young adults. It mandates universal mental health screenings for students in kindergarten through grade 12 starting from the 2027-2028 school year. The State Board of Education is tasked with developing a strategy for implementing these screenings, including a phased approach and resource materials. The bill also restructures the Family Support Program to provide early treatment for youth, emerging adults, and transition-age adults with serious mental illnesses or emotional disturbances.
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